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Viet Fashion Week – Day 2 Recap | Matron of Style

June 1, 2016 By @matronofstyle Leave a Comment

Viet Fashion Week – Day 2 Recap | Matron of Style

Matron of Style is back at it again to give you the low down on what went down on Day 2 of Viet Fashion Week 2016.Let me tell you, loves, the vibe was way different!  It was a little bit quieter, a little more mellow.  I arrived to Cynthia Bui, designer, and her models pre-occupied with the . . .

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Viet Fashion Week 2016 – Jacky Tai Bridal Matron of Style

May 27, 2016 By @matronofstyle 1 Comment

Viet Fashion Week 2016 – Jacky Tai Bridal Matron of Style

Ahhhh....Jacky Tai Bridal...the bread and butter to Matron of Style's attendance to Viet Fashion Week 2016.  Tai's bridal collection showed both Vietnamese wedding ao dai's and wedding gowns.  It was a beautiful visual of the wide range of design talent Tai possesses.  Summer 2016 can't come soon . . .

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Viet Fashion Week 2016 – Day 1 Recap | Matron of Style

May 25, 2016 By @matronofstyle 2 Comments

Viet Fashion Week 2016 – Day 1 Recap | Matron of Style

If you’ve been following Matron of Style on Insta or FB, you know how busy, yet exciting it has been for me this past weekend covering Viet Fashion Week 2016.Your girl has attended New York Fashion Week before (eons ago when it was still held at Bryant Park), so I definitely had an idea of what . . .

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Filed Under: fashion week, Viet Fashion Week, wedding wednesday Tagged With: ao dai, ao dai designs, ao dai styles, calvin hiep, fashion, fashion show, hyp fashion, jacky tai, roxanne chow, son collection, traditional vietnamese clothing, viet bridal blogger, viet fashion week, Vietnamese long dress, vietnamese traditional clothing, vietnamese wedding ao dai, vietnamese wedding attire, vietnamese wedding dress, westminster mall, yvon lux, yvon nguyen

Mai’s Áo Chào Bàn | Matron of Style x Lin & Jirsa

May 12, 2016 By @matronofstyle 1 Comment

Mai’s Áo Chào Bàn | Matron of Style x Lin & Jirsa

One good thing leads to another and it has certainly been the case between Matron of Style and photographers, Lin & Jirsa!  We continue our post from last night by getting straight to business…style business.Mai’s vision of her dream ao dai was brought to life by designer Thai Nguyen. Her . . .

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Filed Under: wedding wednesday Tagged With: ao dai, ao dai dam cuoi, ao dai style, ao dai styles, ao gam, chao ban, linandjirsa, thai nguyen, traditional vietnamese clothing, viet bridal blogger, vietnamese ao dai, vietnamese traditions, vietnamese wedding, vietnamese wedding ao dai, vietnamese wedding dress, vietnamese wedding traditions

Mai & Nham’s Đón Dâu | Matron of Style x Lin & Jirsa

May 11, 2016 By @matronofstyle Leave a Comment

Mai & Nham’s Đón Dâu | Matron of Style x Lin & Jirsa

When Matron of Style introduced herself and her vision to photographers Lin & Jirsa, they responded with not only one bride to feature, but TWO! This month, the collaboration continues with Mai & Nham who tied the knot earlier this year in January of 2016.The first time I connected with . . .

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Filed Under: Le Don Dau, wedding wednesday Tagged With: ao dai, ao dai dam cuoi, ao dai style, ao dai styles, ao gam, linandjirsa, tea ceremony, traditional vietnamese clothing, traditional wedding processional, viet bridal blogger, vietnamese ao dai, vietnamese traditions, vietnamese wedding, vietnamese wedding dress, vietnamese wedding traditions

Viet Fashion Week 2016 Press Preview Recap | Matron of Style

May 10, 2016 By @matronofstyle 1 Comment

Viet Fashion Week 2016 Press Preview Recap | Matron of Style

I can't help myself with these back to back fashion week posts, but this one, I'm uber proud of! Last Friday, May 6th, Matron of Style had the honor of covering Viet Fashion Week’s press preview day and dahling, it was smashing!  International Vietnamese designers showing at this year’s event gave . . .

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Thanking Your Guests in Traditional Vietnamese Style | Matron of Style

March 30, 2016 By @matronofstyle 1 Comment

Thanking Your Guests in Traditional Vietnamese Style | Matron of Style

I JUST CAME TO SAY HELLO In Vietnamese wedding culture, the bride and groom--with entourage in tow--greets every table of guests at their reception to toast and thank them for attending. This gesture is called chào bàn and can involve lots of drinking for the groom.  Chào bàn literally translates . . .

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The Why Behind Matron of Style | Viet Bridal & Wedding Blog

March 21, 2016 By @matronofstyle Leave a Comment

The Why Behind Matron of Style | Viet Bridal & Wedding Blog

There’s always a why behind everything we do.  Sometimes it’s obvious.  Sometimes it takes a cocktail to get to the bottom of things haha.  When it comes to Matron of Style, though, the why behind it is simple: family.  Like a lot of kids my age (yes, I certainly consider myself a womanchild), . . .

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All in the Details: A Traditional Vietnamese Engagement | Matron of Style

February 14, 2016 By @matronofstyle Leave a Comment

All in the Details:  A Traditional Vietnamese Engagement | Matron of Style

The Year is 2012.  I am t-minus three months from the BIG day.  My family is hosting my Lễ Hỏi or a traditional Vietnamese Engagement.  Pinterest is two years old.  I refused to sign up for an account for fear of becoming an obsessive bridezilla searching and pinning themes, colors and details.  No . . .

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Filed Under: About Chi Matron of Style, Dam Hoi, Le An Hoi, Le Hoi Tagged With: ao dai style, ao dai styles, tea ceremony, traditional wedding processional, viet bridal blogger, vietnamese engagement party, vietnamese traditions, vietnamese wedding dress, vietnamese wedding traditions

How I Chose My Áo Dài Lễ Hỏi | Matron of Style

February 14, 2016 By @matronofstyle 2 Comments

How I Chose My Áo Dài Lễ Hỏi | Matron of Style

The Vietnamese Áo Dài is an alluring silhouette that elongates the body and accentuates the waist.  It is essentially a tunic, with two, high, side slits worn with pants.  The dress is worn for many occasions, but the more elaborate and luxe the áo dài, the more special the occasion.  For a . . .

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